As the leading provider of emergency and non-emergency ambulance services in the United States with local operations in 40 states we've created our own training institute. The National College of Technical Instruction (NCTI) is the leading paramedic and EMS training institute in the United States.

Certain NCTI locations offer programs that are nationally accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), formerly known as the Joint Review Commission (JRC) of the American Medical Association

Pre-requisites to qualify for entrance into the NCTI EMT-Basic Program:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Pre-requisites to qualify for entrance into the NCTI EMT-Intermediate Program:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Current EMT-Basic certification
• Although it is not mandated, it is highly desirable that EMT-Intermediate students have at least three to six months experience as an EMT-Basic before they begin EMT-Intermediate training

Pre-requisites to qualify for entrance into the NCTI Paramedic Program:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Current EMT-Basic or Intermediate certification
• Submit a paramedic application packet
• Receive a passing score on the HOBET entrance exam
• Complete an approved anatomy and physiology class within the last five years
• Although it is not mandated, it is highly desirable that paramedic students have at least six to 12 months experience as an EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate before beginning paramedic school

Click here to visit the NCTI web page